US Bridges

Mill Street over Souhegan River

Fair

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · 0.17 MI W JCT Nh 31 · Structure no. 010400730010400

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,043
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Street over Souhegan River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Mill Street over Souhegan River in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the New Hampshire average of 56.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Street
CrossesSouhegan River
Location0.17 MI W JCT Nh 31
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.76875, -71.8102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Street over Souhegan River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Street over Souhegan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Street over Souhegan River carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mill Street over Souhegan River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Street over Souhegan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.